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Suppose the probability of a power outage at a nuclear power plant on a single day is the same every day of the year. Also the probability of having a power outage on a single day does not increase or decrease the probability of a power outage on another day. Which of the following distributions would you use to figure out the probability that a power outage will occur next Monday?


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Compounded Monthly

A method where interest is calculated and added to the principal sum every month, leading to interest on interest.

RRSP

For Canadians, both working and self-employed, the Registered Retirement Savings Plan offers a platform for saving and investing towards retirement.

Compounded Quarterly

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, where the interest amount is calculated and added four times a year.

Compounded Semi-annually

A method of calculating interest where the accumulated interest is added to the principal twice a year, impacting the overall interest earned.

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